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Re: What do you do when you're upset?

To me you are referring to 2 different things, being upset makes me think of angry, in that case it depends on who I am angry with and why. I find that if I wait at least a day before I act on my anger that the situation in retrospect was not as bad as I thought and I am glad that I kept my self in check.
I am seldom if ever in the funk that you mention, I seem to like what I see in the mirror (most of the time) if nothing has gone right, well, tomorrow is a new day. I never have trouble getting up, I am a morning person.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

Watch Tv, play video games, (used to draw but God ever since I started studying art, that's the last thing I ever want to do )
Skate, listen to music or read. Eating with friends also helps My favorite is dreaming of my pretty sexy boy

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

Originally Posted by Dejavudoo

I do something that isn't mirror-based: cook, clean, shop, get around people, make something, repair something, paint something, do little things that make me look back at the end of the day and see where I've been.

Originally Posted by reone

Someone already said it, but I usually make something. Or I will listen to music. Or I will listen to music while I make something, because sometimes doing just one isn't enough. Going for a run also really helps me keep my stress level down, but I often don't make enough time to do it, ironically enough.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

Not the best advice, but I usually just let it take me for the day. That means accepting that nothing will hold my attention for long, I will feel restless, listless, bored, and weepy; and I may or may not cry.

It's kind of like a bad carnival ride, you can't get off once it's started, so just close your eyes and wait for it to end.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, but I'm afraid my walk has become rather sillier recently...

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

I try to make pretty pictures ...3D environments and photography. Also drawing. Pretty handy with a stick of charcoal or chalk pastels and some time.

What about you? Was this one of those days for you ? Hopefully not. How do you choose to deal with it?

No no. Yesterday was one of the few good days I've had this year. I usually just tend to wait it out like other Jubbers have mentioned but when that doesn't work I either go in the kitchen and cook something or I just lay down and listen to music and go to bed early.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

It's hard for me to relate since the things I'm upset about from the beginning are not image- or mirror-related.

But in general, it depends on how upset I am. When I'm really down, I play sad classical music, which somehow improve my mood. Otherwise, I convey the feelings to poetry. Sashimi and ice cream helps too.

come now, my child. if we were planning to harm you, do you think
we'd be lurking here beside the path in the darkest part of the forest?

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

Don't forget nature.

From it, you don't hope that any of the inadequate promises civilization makes will be fulfilled.

I find a break from such futile hoping to be restorative.

Somali Ostrich

The worst thing...is not energy depletion, economic collapse, conventional war, or the expansion of totalitarian governments. As terrible as these catastrophes would be for us, they can be repaired in a few generations. The one process now going on that will take millions of years to correct is loss of genetic and species diversity by the destruction of natural habitats. This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us.--e.o. wilson

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

I rarely funk out, if ever. If I am a little low I think of all the wonderful things in my life that I still have. This helped me greatly after losing Steve. All the great times coming up soon, the holidays etc. Remembering that there are family and friends who truly care and love me. That will do the trick. Now get your shit together and go to work, off to Maui!

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

It's not often that I'm truly upset or have one of those "blues". When I am in a funk, I try do outdoor activities and get some fresh air. Running, shooting hoops, jog with my dog, listen to music, swim, work out...I might try to chat with some friends and see if they can help pick me up, or I may decide to stay in and marathon some shows or movies. I don't let it get the best of me.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

The best thing you can do is force yourself out of the house. I've lost track of the amount of time lately I've spent wandering along the water front near to my home, just breathing in the smell of the salt water, watching the birds and the ducks, sitting and watching as the boats rock on the small waves. Or I write. I used to think you had to be in the mood to write, but I've come to the realisation lately if I wait until I'm in the mood I'll never do anything.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

I don't actually have those days. I'm always happy to get up, and I always like what I see in the mirror. However I do have days in which almost nothing goes right. So what do I do? If I can manage the time, I head to the gym. A killer workout always improves my mood. And if I can't get to the gym? I jerk off. Most of the time I try to do both. Always does the trick.

Re: What do you do when you're upset?

Originally Posted by LatimerRd

And if I can't get to the gym? I jerk off. Most of the time I try to do both. Always does the trick.

So you go jerk off at the gym? Hey, as long as the other patrons are cool with it. I hate when I reach orgasm on the treadmill, though - I always fall off during the afterglow. And then the staff gives me that "clean the machine" talk again.

Originally Posted by blackbeltninja

Yeah, but what if you're having a bad day and then the rescue-wank is less than satisfactory, like only worth 2 or 3 stars max?